State officials have temporarily closed two boat launches to accommodate a fishing tournament.

Effective Thursday, the New York State Power Authority will close the boat launches at Whittaker Park and Brandy Brook to accommodate the B.A.S.S. Masters Elite Tournament being held in the Village of Waddington. The launches will reopen on Tuesday, Aug. 13.

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Recrational boaters are encouraged to use the Lisbon Beach, Coles Creek Marina, and Robert Moses State Park launches.